I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
One of the best things we can pray for each other, and for ourselves, is that we might better know God. Jesus said that knowing God and the Son he sent is the foundation of eternal life (
John 17:1-3). The Holy Spirit helps us better know God (
1 Corinthians 2:9-10,
12-13), worship God (
John 4:23-24), and speak to God (
Romans 8:9,
26-27). So, let's ask God to use his Spirit to help us know him, not just about him. God is not only the Almighty Creator of all things; he is also our Father who cares about us deeply. He created us that we
"would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any of us. For in him we live and move and have our being" (
Acts 17:27-28). As we seek God, let's keep praying Paul's prayer for others!
Holy Father, God of all mystery and glory, please open my mind and heart to know you better through the presence of your Holy Spirit within me. Please bless my physical and spiritual families with insight and illumination about you, your love, and your glory. Please help them know you more fully and reflect your character and grace more completely. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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